The purpose of the SNRS/John A. Hartford Foundation Geriatric Research Award is to recognize the contributions of an individual whose established program of research has enhanced the science and practice of geriatric nursing in the Southern region.

The recipient of the award must have evidence of the following:

1. Outstanding scholarly contributions to the science of geriatric nursing.
2. Publishing record provides evidence of on going geriatric research program.
3. Documented influence of research program on geriatric health care practice and/or
   research.
4. Current membership in the Southern Nursing Research Society for a minimum of one (1) year prior to nomination.

Nominations for the SNRS/John A. Hartford Foundation Geriatric Research Award must be made by a current SNRS member in the form of a nomination packet. The nomination packet and due dates are established by the Awards Committee and publicized in SNRS publications and other membership communications. Faxed or incomplete packets will not be accepted. Materials submitted after the posted deadline date and any materials submitted other than those explicitly requested for the nomination packet will not be considered.

Selection Process

The SNRS Awards Committee will review the nomination packets and make recommendations to the SNRS Governing Board for final approval. The recipient will be honored at the SNRS Annual Conference and will receive a $500 award. The recipient may also be asked to present his/her work.

Award winner nomination packet will become part of the SNRS Archives. All other nomination packets will be destroyed after the Annual Conference.

The Nomination Packet

The Nomination Packet must include the following:

1. A letter of nomination (see below)
2. Two letters of support (see below)
3. A completed Nomination Form
4. A signed statement by the nominee consenting to attend the Annual Conference to receive the award and participate in a conference session. Must be in electronic form or pdf. By sending the email you are consenting.
5. The nominee's full Curriculum Vitae
6. Electronic copies of two published or in press geriatric nursing articles: research focused preferred.

Guidelines for Letters

1. Limit letters to two (2) pages, single-spaced with a minimum of one-inch margins and 12 point
   font.
2. Nomination materials are to be submitted only by current members of SNRS.
3. Summarize the major scholarly contributions of the nominee as outlined in the award criteria.
4. Describe the influence of these contributions on the practice of geriatric nursing.
5. Describe your interaction with the nominee or the nominee's work.

Email completed nominations packet to snrs@resourcenter.com with SNRS/John A. Hartford Foundation Geriatric Research Award Nomintion in the subject line.

The deadline for receipt of nomination packets is October 15th of each year.

2001 Barbara Raudonis
2003 Ann L. Horgas
2004 Debra Wallace
2005 Patricia C. Clark, PhD, RN FAHA, FAAN
2006 Elaine J. Amella, Ph.D., APRN, BC, FAANP, FGSA

Click here for the SNRS Nomination and Consent Form (form will open in new window...please print, sign and send)